Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarsolus, fort 240m ESE of
Iron Age · Fort

Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM7447
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barsolus is a fort situated approximately 240 metres east-south-east of the settlement of Barsolus in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The fort dates to the Iron Age and is recorded as a significant defensive structure within the regional archaeological landscape of the period. The site's physical character and its strategic location within Wigtownshire reflect the settlement patterns and territorial arrangements of Iron Age communities in south-western Scotland. The monument is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation reference SM7447.

Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7447. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of?

Barsolus is a fort situated approximately 240 metres east-south-east of the settlement of Barsolus in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7447.

What period does Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of date from?

Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of?

Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7447.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barsolus, fort 240m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garthland Cottages, palisaded enclosure 120m NNW of (3.2 km), Mye Plantation,pitfall (3.5 km), Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House (4 km).

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